Cher has paid tribute to Betty White as part of a TV special honouring the late actress.
The singer performed the Golden Girls theme song on the US show, looking back over White’s celebrated life and career following her passing on New Year’s Eve.
She was 99 years old.
Every Friend is Golden 🌟
— Cher (@cher) January 28, 2022
Tune In @nbc
Mon 1/31 10pm ET 9pm CT#CelebratingBettyWhite pic.twitter.com/V0ZyvMRzZY
White, who would have celebrated her 100th birthday just a few weeks after her death, portrayed Rose Nylund on the sitcom, which aired for seven seasons between 1985-1992.
“Co-stars, friends, admirers and those who shared special moments with White recount their favorite memories and reveal untold stories to commemorate the life and legacy of the trailblazing television star,” NBC said in a press release.
“The telecast will include clips and never-before-seen footage that best capture White’s irreverent tone, spirit and impeccable comedic timing that are a hallmark of her decades-long career.”
President Joe Biden, Drew Barrymore, Valerie Bertinelli, Bryan Cranston, Ted Danson, Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Ana Gasteyer, Goldie Hawn, Vicki Lawrence, Jane Leeves, Jay Leno, Anthony Mackie, Wendie Malick, Joel McHale, Tracy Morgan, Jean Smart and Mary Steenburgen are among the guests set to appear during the show (via People).
Cher performed Thank You For Being A Friend on ‘Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl’, which aired January 31 on NBC.
